FOXBORO, Mass. — What prompted the New England Patriots to claim quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers? Necessity.
With Malik Cunningham and Will Grier both leaving New England’s practice squad to sign with the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers, respectively, the Patriots needed an extra layer of depth at the position behind Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones.
So, they turned to Rourke, who was available this week after being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Asked what drew the Patriots to the 25-year-old Ontario native, head coach Bill Belichick replied: “Just depth at that position.